Proposed ban on 'sexually explicit materials' in Arizona schools criticized as return to 'no promo homo' era
House Bill 2495, as proposed, would ban ‘sexually explicit materials’ from school classrooms. The bill includes explicit definition of what classifies as ‘sexually explicit materials,’ but drew controversy for defining homosexuality as 'sexually explicit material.'
House Bill 2495, as proposed, would ban ‘sexually explicit materials’ from school classrooms. The bill includes explicit definition of what classifies as ‘sexually explicit materials,’ but drew controversy for defining homosexuality as 'sexually explicit material.'
Maricopa County looking to hire thousands of poll workers ahead of midterm elections
Maricopa County Elections Department is looking to hire nearly 3,000 poll workers for the upcoming midterm elections. With the increased interest in the voting process since the 2020 election, recruiters are hoping it helps attract more applicants.
Maricopa County Elections Department is looking to hire nearly 3,000 poll workers for the upcoming midterm elections. With the increased interest in the voting process since the 2020 election, recruiters are hoping it helps attract more applicants.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces reelection bid ahead of 2022 midterms
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will seek reelection in this year's midterms.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she will seek reelection in this year's midterms.
NASA targeting springtime launch for Artemis-1 moon rocket
NASA is preparing for a critical test of its next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System, ahead of the Artemis-1 launch this spring.
NASA is preparing for a critical test of its next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System, ahead of the Artemis-1 launch this spring.
Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her; introduces bill to strengthen revenge porn law
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19, will undergo quarantine campaign says
Former U.S. Senator and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue tested positive Monday for COVID-19, according to a representative from his campaign.
Former U.S. Senator and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue tested positive Monday for COVID-19, according to a representative from his campaign.
Judges approve request for special grand jury in Trump election probe
Fulton County Superior Court judges on Monday approved a request by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to impanel a special purpose grand jury to investigate possible attempts to disrupt the 2020 election.
Fulton County Superior Court judges on Monday approved a request by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to impanel a special purpose grand jury to investigate possible attempts to disrupt the 2020 election.
Biden calls Fox News reporter Peter Doocy a ‘stupid son of a bitch’ following inflation question
When asked a question about inflation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during a Monday press conference, President Joe Biden — apparently thinking his microphone was off — called Doocy a “stupid son of a bitch.”
When asked a question about inflation by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy during a Monday press conference, President Joe Biden — apparently thinking his microphone was off — called Doocy a “stupid son of a bitch.”
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
U.S. embassy families in Ukraine ordered to leave country as war fears mount
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
The State Department is ordering the families of all American personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to leave the country and allowing non-essential staff to leave Ukraine amid heightened fears of a Russian invasion.
Russia denies British claim of trying to replace Ukraine leader
Russia has denied a British claim that it's seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Russia has denied a British claim that it's seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Russia seeking to replace Ukraine government with pro-Moscow group, Britain says
The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
The British government on Saturday accused Russia of seeking to replace Ukraine’s government with a pro-Moscow administration.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema censured by Arizona Democratic Party over filibuster stance
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been censured by the Arizona Democratic party over her opposition to change or eliminate the Senate's filibuster rule. There was a recent attempt to change the filibuster rule in an effort to get a voting rights bill passed.
Senator Kyrsten Sinema has been censured by the Arizona Democratic party over her opposition to change or eliminate the Senate's filibuster rule. There was a recent attempt to change the filibuster rule in an effort to get a voting rights bill passed.
New Arizona bill would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away
A new bill in the Arizona state legislature would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away.
A new bill in the Arizona state legislature would prevent people from filming police officers closer than 15 feet away.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell responds to backlash over comment about Black voters
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive.
Arizona governor sues Biden administration to keep school anti-mask mandate rules
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey sued the Biden administration on Jan. 21 over its demand that the state stop sending millions in federal COVID-19 relief money to schools that don't have mask requirements or that close due to COVID-19 outbreaks.
Warren, progressives escalate pressure on Biden to cancel student loans
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
A number of prominent Democrats are urging President Biden to cancel student debt using an executive order.
Arizona bill would ban transgender girls, women from teams
Republicans have dubbed the proposal that was sidelined during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 legislative session in Arizona the “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
Republicans have dubbed the proposal that was sidelined during the coronavirus-shortened 2020 legislative session in Arizona the “Save Women’s Sports Act.”
US, Russia face 'critical moment' in Ukraine talks, Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke Friday before heading into talks with his Russian counterpart amid rising concerns that Europe could again be beset by war.
Arizona Republicans on Senate panel approve guns on college campuses
Republicans on the Arizona state Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday approved legislation that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed weapons permit to carry a gun.
Republicans on the Arizona state Senate Judiciary committee on Thursday approved legislation that would require public colleges and universities to allow anyone with a concealed weapons permit to carry a gun.